Mexico mining halt to hit silver supply
The country is the world's largest miner of the metal, accounting for roughly 23% of world production.
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Only coal mine in Nova Scotia closes doors
Decision to cease operations was based only on adverse geologic conditions, the miner said.
Covid-19 robs diamond sector of recovery hopes
The coronavirus pandemic has squashed diamond miners’ dawning hopes of a recovery in the beleaguered sector.
Petra Diamonds founder steps down
Adonis Pouroulis was the company’s founder and chairman for 23 years.
Glencore postpones dividend payment decision
The miner is focusing on protecting and strengthening its capital structure during this period of heightened uncertainty due to covid-19.
Harmony Gold curbs output as it shuts nine mines
It expects to only produce between 650kg to 700kg of gold in South Africa during the 21-day lockdown imposed by the government.
First Majestic acquires 19.9% stake in GR Silver
The deal gives GR 100% ownership of the past-producing Plomosas silver project in Mexico.
Pandemic hits beleaguered US coal industry hard
Coal miners are halting operations across the country, where the death toll could reach 100,000 in the coming weeks.
De Beers scraps diamond sales event
The coronavirus lockdowns have made it impossible for buyers to attend.
Gap between no. 1 and 2 copper miners widens as Codelco output drops 5.3%
The Chilean miner churned out 1.588 million tonnes of copper last year, while BHP mined 1.749 million.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
